Downer EDI wins two contracts worth $100 million in WA
Engineering and mining firm Downer EDI has been awarded two contracts worth about $100 million with BHP Billiton Iron Ore in Western Australia.
Under the...
Dassault Systèmes to provide cutting edge manufacture software platform for RMIT students
French software company Dassault Systèmes has entered into a partnership with RMIT University to provide a new design and manufacture software platform for students...
Stratasys unveils Objet500 Connex3 Colour Multi-material 3D Printer at SolidWorks World 2014
The second day of SolidWorks World 2014 held in San Diego brought forth many exciting inventions. One of the highlights of the day was...
ACA awards scholarships to two Robogals members
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has awarded two university scholarships of $5,000 each to two members of the Robogals organization.
According to the media release...
Macfarlane to discuss future of manufacturing industry next week
Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane is scheduled to sit down with representatives from the different sides of manufacturing next week to discuss the future...
Tasmanian Government defers mine’s royalty payments in support of jobs and investment
The Tasmanian Government has allowed Shree Minerals to defer royalty payments for its new iron ore mine in the south of Smithton in order...
Alive and kicking: Australian coffee industry to boost production
According to data, Australians drink two billion cups of coffee every year, with only a small portion of it made from locally produced coffee...
Joe Hockey accuses the AMWU of “being at war” with Toyota
Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey has accused the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) of deliberately obstructing Toyota’s attempts to cut high costs and jeopardizing the...
Premier Weatherill unveils new WorkCover scheme for South Australia
Premier Jay Weatherill and Deputy Premier John Rau presented a new WorkCover scheme to better assist workers to return to work and save SA's...
Thales chooses Steyr grenade launcher for EF88 rifle being developed for Australian military
Defence contractor Thales Australia has selected Steyr Mannlicher’s SL40 grenade launcher as its preferred choice for Thales’s new EF88 rifle which is currently being developed...
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Unlocking growth: Charting midsize manufacturers’ path with digital solutions
According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.
